UMD Holi festival is as much about identity as it is celebration

By Sahana Jayaraman There were dance circles and breakdancing; someone did the worm, many jumped into the ODK fountain and everyone smeared brightly-colored powder across one another. It was, after all, a celebration of Holi—albeit at the University of Maryland. Holi originates in India, where it is celebrated across the nation during early spring. Thousands of people stream into the streets to dance to a … Continue reading UMD Holi festival is as much about identity as it is celebration

Hindu Students Council hosts Holi celebration on McKeldin Mall

By Maria Trovato A celebration for Holi, the Hindu festival of color, was held on Mckeldin Mall April 8  to ring in the spring season. About 100 students were gathered at the event, which was organized by the Hindu Students Council. The sounds of laughing and screaming could be heard as students pelted each other with brightly colored powder. A rainbow cloud hung over the … Continue reading Hindu Students Council hosts Holi celebration on McKeldin Mall